maharshi's Gospel - 24

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D. There are times when persons and things take a vague ,

almost transparent form , as in a dream. One ceases

to observe them outside , but is passively conscious

of their existence , while not actively conscious of

any kind of selfhood.There is a deep quietness in the mind.

Is it at such times that one is ready to dive into the Self ?

Or is this condition unhealthy , the result of self-hypnotism ?

Should it be encouraged as yielding temporary peace ?

 

 

Maharshi -

There is Consciousness along with quietness in the mind ;

this is exactly the state to be aimed at. The fact that

the question has been framed on this point , without

realizing that it is the Self , shows that the state

is not steady but casual.

 

The word diving is appropriate when there are outgoing

tendencies , and when , therefore , the mind has to be

directed and turned within , there is a dip below the

surface of externalities.

But when quietness prevails without obstructing the Consciousness,

where is the need to dive ? If that state has not been realized as

the Self , the effort to do so may be called diving. In this sense

the state may be said to be suitable for realization or diving.

thus , the last two questions you have put do not arise.